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Health Effects

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Warnings:

MSDS: WARNING MESSAGES: (1) Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Chronic exposure may cause damage to the central nervous system, respiratory system, lung, eye, skin, liver, gastrointestinal tract, spleen, kidneys, and blood. (2) IARC Monograph Volume 68, 1997 concludes that there is sufficient evidence that inhaled crystalline silica causes cancer in humans. IARC group 1. The NTP, in the Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens, 1991, has added crystalline silica to its list of substances that are anticipated to be carcinogens. From Description *WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the national Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE: High vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death. Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity, but minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death. MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE: consult physician PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Skin and Inhalation

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS This product contains crystalline silica which may cause delayed respiratory disease (silicosis) if inhaled over a prolonged period of time. Avoid breathing dust. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator where TLV for crystalline silica may be exceeded.

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS None given

First Aid:

From MSDS INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Restore breathing. Treat symptomatically. Consult a physician. EYES: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Talk to a physician for medical treatment. SKIN: Wipe off with towel. Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. INGESTION: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Remove stomach contents by gastric suction or induce vomiting only as directed by a medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

From MSDS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Do not store near heat, sparks, or flame. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: * none * LIST OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT, TITLE I SECTION 112 'National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants': Wt% of HAPS Pounds HAPS/ Ingredient CAS # in product Gal product Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 3.6 % 0.4

Disposal:

From MSDS Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.